Okey
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When was the last time we didn't 'overpay' for a signing, and a good one too? For all our board's sins, I'll give them the brownie points for this deal if it's done at €40m.
I like that!What number will he wear? I think 16
All of the above. If Grealish wasn't english he would hardly be mentioned.Overhyped in terms of price, ability or both?
I'd actually say Bruno. Basically, whenever we buy domestically, we get ripped off. You'd hope the board would have clocked on this by now but apparently not.When was the last time we didn't 'overpay' for a signing, and a good one too? For all our board's sins, I'll give them the brownie points for this deal if it's done at €40m.
They offer a fair price. No need to haggle when pricing is fairI like the lack of haggling, there's a really good relationship with Ajax, so might as well not place any bids well below their expected value.
I'm still hoping there's something with the Reguilon links.If we are in contact with them anyways, might as well just pick up Tagliafico as well. Williams was absolutely crap last few matches and Shaw can use some real competition/back-up. Tagliafico is not to expensive.
Except in all the stats that show he's one of the most creative players in the league.All of the above. If Grealish wasn't english he would hardly be mentioned.
Grealish is a good player its just a pity he costs so much.All of the above. If Grealish wasn't english he would hardly be mentioned.
Our previous signing.When was the last time we didn't 'overpay' for a signing, and a good one too? For all our board's sins, I'll give them the brownie points for this deal if it's done at €40m.
He is a strange manager in that sense. I remember he did the same with Willian who was supposed to sign for Spurs, he hijacked the deal. Sanchez, Fred were all romoured Man City targets. Let him try to hijack Sancho as well with his Spurs empty pocketsTypical Mourinho. Literally, it's his modus operandi to go steal his previous club's signings at the 11th hour (or a rival like with Fred).
Yes and they also treat their players well, having come through their system and been with them for 15 years, they don't place barriers against them leaving when they arrive at a level too high for the Dutch league..They offer a fair price. No need to haggle when pricing is fair
So, his dad’s ass isn’t too fat?
In other words, his passing is bad but the blame is on the other players.He has an eye for clever passes - unfortunately his teammates dont
He is extremely good with the ball at his feet - why he gets fouled so often.
He scores a lot of goals - considering he has to do everything on his own because his teammates suck
So I would take Grealish over v.d Beek if money wasn't an issue - but if the latter is £40 million and Grealish is £70-80 million - it's a no brainer
Thats good!Looks like 40m. Great business.
Yeah but finally a third attacking minded one.So there'll be 6 CM's at United?
Matic, Fred, Van de Beek, Pogba, Fernandes, McTominay.
40m base upto 45m including bonuses. In Euros.Any news on breakup of fees?
Especially as it’s a reasonable price for a quality player. It would be disrespectful to try and hammer that price down when you look at what Grealish would cost. I prefer the idea of VDB over Grealish by the way, I can’t help but feel this is a very smart signing.I like the lack of haggling, there's a really good relationship with Ajax, so might as well not place any bids well below their expected value.
Good player, but nowhere near worth 80M.Except in all the stats that show he's one of the most creative players in the league.
I don't get this saying. Its like only English players are 'overhyped' when that clearly isn't the case.All of the above. If Grealish wasn't english he would hardly be mentioned.
Also we've still got agent Van der Saar heading them, right?Especially as it’s a reasonable price for a quality player. It would be disrespectful to try and hammer that price down when you look at what Grealish would cost. I prefer the idea of VDB over Grealish by the way, I can’t help but feel this is a very smart signing.
Yes and it was an outlier season with a very good squad (that was raided the following window).Ajax reached a UCL SF more recently than Dortmund and win their league every year but you've missed my point entirely anyway
Not that it worked well with the Maguire incident but Ole's big emphasis is likely on the character of the player as well and Van De Beek appears to be very humble lad.Especially as it’s a reasonable price for a quality player. It would be disrespectful to try and hammer that price down when you look at what Grealish would cost. I prefer the idea of VDB over Grealish by the way, I can’t help but feel this is a very smart signing.
He’ll take at least 2 months to adjust with a new club and league, most likely longer so there is no rush. and it’s a 5 year contract .... doesn’t need to be first choice this season!He'll offer great cover, but I can't see him displacing Bruno or Pogba.
He’s probably tracking Ole’s targets because Ole has made him look a clown with his.Mourinho apparently wanting to hijack the deal is the icing on the cake. Go pound sand, Jose.
I'm sure Fred also makes significantly more.Fred is just a far better play than McTomminay though so this doesn't make sense.
Also we've still got agent Van der Saar heading them, right?
He should definitely be afforded time and patience. He'll be the youngest midfielder in the squad.He’ll take at least 2 months to adjust with a new club and league, most likely longer so there is no rush. and it’s a 5 year contract .... doesn’t need to be first choice this season!
Just give him Some time to settle and adjust. I feel very good about this one, but fans need to be in it for the long haul and not start throwing toys out of the peak after 5 games!
Agreed.He’ll take at least 2 months to adjust with a new club and league, most likely longer so there is no rush. and it’s a 5 year contract .... doesn’t need to be first choice this season!
Just give him Some time to settle and adjust. I feel very good about this one, but fans need to be in it for the long haul and not start throwing toys out of the peak after 5 games!